Software Engineer

The groups is responsible for developing advanced BIM software for the AEC community. This includes but is not limited to development of the ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio BIM Configurator (AAOS). AAOS is primarily a web based application with a centralized database. You will be developing client facing interfaces using Java, .NET and C++ that analyze BIM construction documents and generate interactive 3D worlds for project and product visualization and configuration. You will be developing server side servlet execution of client requests as well as web services. You will be developing a plugin dll that interfaces with 3 rd party design applications from Autodesk and other BIM software vendors.

Reporting to the Software Architect, you will take a key role on a talented multi person team and work on the development and enhancements to the ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio. You’ll write a large amount of code, design, communicate ideas to the team, implement and ultimately be able to step in and handle any component or the entire life cycle of the process. We have a fast moving environment where you might have multiple projects — new development, upgrades, enhancements, etc. You’ll use a wide range of programming skills in completing these tasks. Your specific activities will include:

• Writing:
  • Java, .NET and native C++ code.
• Evaluating:
  • Requested changes/enhancements to size requests.
  • Software products to be offered in conjunction with existing products.
  • Development, test and productivity tools.
  • Operating environments required for application usage.
  • Extension of the application onto mobile platforms.
• Determining:
  • How to incorporate requests into the existing database structure and multi-language codebase.
  • End user hardware and software requirements for product installations.
• Developing and/or identifying:
  • Integration of internal and external product design into a cohesive user experience.
  • Requirements for a requested software change/enhancement.
  • Automated test capabilities through software design.
  • Paths from existing to future software architectures.
• Maintaining:
  • Documentation and coding standards.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of technological advances.

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related major.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and top 10% of class. Classroom or project experience utilizing Visual Studio, Eclipse or Netbeans IDEs.
• Classroom or project experience with object oriented programming in Java, .NET Framework, C++ or similar language. Java, C++ and .NET experience is highly desired.
• Classroom or project experience with Java servlets, JSPs or ASPs and servlet containers such as Apache Tomcat.
• Classroom or project experience using an SQL database engine.
• Understanding of formal software development methodologies, preferably agile.
• Solid understanding of object-, component- and service-oriented design principles.
• Faculty references who can attest to academic record and suitability for the position.

You also will need the following competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to act as a bridge between non-technical users and technical resources.
• The ability to:
  • Perform against tight deadlines and multi-task effectively.
  • Work effectively with groups of varying technical expertise.
  • Excel at both working independently and in a group setting.
• Strong self-motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience contributing to software packages sold to external customers, including responding to input from customers.
• Experience developing software applications for global deployments.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling applications such as Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, etc.
• Experience with 3D computer graphics APIs such as DirectX or OpenGL.

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